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1962: Battleship Floats Offshore San Pedro, California

1962: Battleship Floats Offshore San Pedro, California

  • Year1962
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationSan Pedro, California, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$178 USD
  • Collection1962 California
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Battleship Floats Offshore San Pedro, California — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1962 captures a battleship floating offshore in San Pedro, California. The iconic naval vessel rests on calm Pacific waters near the coast, with smokestacks rising against the horizon. Palm trees and tropical fronds frame the shoreline, while gentle waves lap the beach under a clear sky. This nostalgic, archival clip showcases mid-century Americana and military history, offering authentic 8mm film texture and period atmosphere. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, and retro-themed projects exploring Cold War-era naval presence and California coastal life.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
67414985

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1236 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label
disneyland
Reel-level year note
1962
Reel-level location note
california
Date
1962 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
San Pedro, California, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence
Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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Topics & Keywords

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  • floats
  • offshore
  • ship
  • military
  • smokestack
  • island
  • palm trees
  • water
  • ocean
  • smoke
  • beach
  • land
  • waves
  • horizon
  • fronds
  • sailing
  • floating
  • telephone line
  • pacific
  • coast
  • SAN pedro
  • california
  • 1962
  • home video
  • 1962 battleship footage
  • San Pedro California 1962
  • vintage 8mm naval film
  • offshore battleship
  • Pacific coast military ship
  • Cold War era footage
  • 8mm home movie
  • naval history 1960s
  • vintage military ship
  • California coastline 1962
  • retro naval footage
  • archival 8mm film
  • historic battleship
  • vintage home video
  • 1960s Americana
  • coastal California footage
  • naval vessel floating
  • palm trees beach
  • 1960s home movie
  • 8mm military footage

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